I have zero self control. My coworkers think I need professional help. Don't we all?

I couldn't resist temptation and pulled the plug on a new Road Worn 50s Telecaster. It's metallic purple, but looks almost blue in some photos. A flash photo from my phone shows some incredible detail in the finish checking. Plays great - sounds even better!

I have never owned a relic'd guitar before so this is new to me. This is the new baby in the stable:

I played that same one yesterday at a Guitar Center in Chattanooga. Great guitar. I think it's the best value Fender has going, and I love it that it's finished in nitrocellulose lacquer. I'd probably change the pickups if it were mine, but that's it. Congratulations!

I played that same one yesterday at a Guitar Center in Chattanooga. Great guitar. I think it's the best value Fender has going, and I love it that it's finished in nitrocellulose lacquer. I'd probably change the pickups if it were mine, but that's it. Congratulations!

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I think these Tex Mex pickups sound great! They have a serious bite and are actually pretty quiet. The MIJ offset Tele in my avatar OTOH, has some seriously noisy pickups

I like the color but would change the guard to a black one. When ever I see a relic I feel like breaking out the old bicycle chain and giving my Tele a few whacks to help it along the old relic road, but then I regain my sanity.

I like the color but would change the guard to a black one. When ever I see a relic I feel like breaking out the old bicycle chain and giving my Tele a few whacks to help it along the old relic road, but then I regain my sanity.